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Member News for Tuesday March 19, 2019

Dementia Support Group at Arboria of Long Grove Tonight

Arboria of Long Grove, 2300 IL Route 53 in Long Grove, is co-hosting a Dementia support group tonight, March 19, from 6:00 – 7:00 p.m. The group meets monthy to provide education, support, and resources to those caring for a loved one with Alzheimer’s and Dementia. To RSVP all (847) 383-6737. Click here for details.

Go Green Barrington will host Green Drinks, an informal gathering with an environmental topic, tomorrow, March 20 at 7:00 p.m. at McGonigal’s Pub, 105 S. Cook St. in Barrington. Join Amy Downey, a “clean” personal care product advocate, for a conversation about how to decrease the toxic products in your life. Doing so will decrease chemicals used in manufacturing and the plastic packaging sent to landfills. This FREE event is open to the public. Click here for details.

The Enrichment Center will present “Be Me First,” an introductory seminar designed to help participants produce positive life changes, on Saturday March 30 from 8:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. in Lake Barrington (address will be provied to registrants). Attendees will learn to use a mind/body technique to elminate limiting beliefs, focus on self-acceptance, increased self-esteem, and more. Cost is $125 and includes a continental breakfast. To register call (239) 707-2776 or click here to email Barbara Parsons.

FREE Program on Starting & Growing a Business in Lake County

The Illinois Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is now offering FREE presentations on how to start and grow a business in Lake County. Whether you want to grow a new business, position your company for growth, or seek to expand globally, the Illinois SBDC will provide information on its services in a 30-40 minute program, including confidential one-on-one business advising, assistance developing business plans and financial statements, guidance in forming strategic marketing plans, and much more. For details contact Mitch Bienvenue at (847) 201-8582 or click here to send an email.

Vein Specialists of Illinois Hot Deal Through March 31

Now through March 31 Vein Specialists of Illinois, 795 Ela Rd., Ste. 115 in Lake Zurich, is offering a Sclerotherapy special. Clients pay a $200 flat fee per treatment with no minimum/maximum purchase required. The special only applies when payment is made in full at the time of service. VSI professionals utilize the most current technology and latest techniques to treat varicose and spider veins. Click here for details.

March Handyman Special at Advance Design Studio

Check a few items off your to-do list in March and save with Advance Design Studio, Ltd., 30 Railroad St. in Gilberts: Receive $75 off any size project of $500 or more completed before March 31, 2019. Call (847) 836-2600 to schedule a FREE consultation. Click here for details.

Money Smart Week: Successful Selling on Etsy April 1

Librarian Liz Kirchhoff will demonstrate how to set up an online marketplace using Etsy to showcase your goods and grow your business on Monday, April 1 from 7:00 – 8:30 p.m. at the Barrington Area Library, 505 N. Northwest Hwy. in Barrington. This is a FREE event, but registration is required. Click here to register.

Bunny Bar Hop at The Arboretum of South Barrington April 7

Tickets are now on sale for the first Bunny Bar Hop on Sunday, April 7 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. at The Arboretum of South Barrington, 100 W. Higgins Rd. Enjoy 5 oz. samples of beer and small bites from Ruth’s Chris, Pinstripes, iPic, Georgio’s and Mago Grill. The event includes live music, karaoke, raffles, a roaming bunny, photo ops and treats from participating stores! A portion of the ticket sales to benefit Animal House Shelter. Cost is $25. Click here to buy tickets.

Let It Be Us Adoption & Foster Care Open House April 10

Let It Be Us will host an Open House Adoption and Foster Care event on Wednesday, April 10 from 9:00 a.m. – noon at Barrington’s White House, 145 W. Main St. in Barrington. Learn about their work, meet their staff, and talk about possibilities within child welfare, foster care and adoption from foster care in Illinois. All are welcome to this FREE event. Pastries and coffee will be served. Click here for details.

FREE Bunny Photos April 13 at Deer Park Town Center

Get your photo taken for FREE with the Bunny on Saturday, April 13 from 11:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. at Deer Park Town Center, 20530 N. Rand Rd. near the gazebo. Hop on over to enjoy complimentary face painting, a balloon artist, kids crafts and more! Free bunny ears to the first 300 kids. Crafts and games sponsored by Bright Horizons Deer Park. Bring your leashed canine companion for photos with the bunny. Click here for details.

Afternoon Easter Egg Hunt at the Bettendorf Castle on April 20

Bettendorf Castle, 418 Concord Ave. in Fox River Grove, has added an afternoon Easter Egg Hunt event to accommodate more children and their families on Saturday, April 20 at 2:00 p.m. The event offers less “frills” than the VIP Egg Hunt and Extravaganza from 10:00 a.m. – noon that day (a limited number of tickets are still available for the morning hunt).See this historic castle and meet mini-therapy horses from SOUL Harbour Ranch. Tickets are $30 for children/$20 for 12 years and over.Click here to buy tickets.

Women in Scouting Awards Dinner & Fundraiser to be held April 25 at The Garlands of Barrington

The Inaugural Women in Scouting Awards Dinner and Fundraiser will take place on Thursday, April 25 from 6:30 – 9:00 p.m. at The Garlands, 1000 Garlands Ln. in Barrington. The event will recognize girls in scouting and the women leaders who have served the scouting and youth communities. The new Girls Troop and Pack will also be welcomed to Scouts BSA. For more information call (312) 421-8800. Click here to register.

Sponsor a Summer Event at Lake Barrington Shores

Spotlight your business by sponsoring an event at Lake Barrington Shores, 64 Old Barn Rd. in Lake Barrington. A number of sponsorship options are available, including a monthly speaker series, concert in the park, fish boil, and more. For more information contact Jamie Scheppman, LBS Lifestyle Director at (847) 382-1660 or click here to email Jamie. For sponsorship details click here.

Barrington Fine Rug Gallery, 200 Applebee St. at the Ice House Mall in Barrington, has expanded its Americana Collection of fine handmade rugs, tapestries, and textiles made in the 19th and early 20th centuries. They have also launched a new e-commerce website to expand their reach to a worldwide client base. The new website enables customers to browse their entire catalog and purchase items for delivery worldwide. Click here for details.

Save the Date: BACF Golf Outing on June 3 at Wynstone

Save the date for the Barrington Area Community Foundation’s annual Golf Outing & Dinner fundraiser on Monday, June 3 at The Club at Wynstone, One South Wynstone Dr. in North Barrington. Guests will enjoy a day of fun on the links followed by a cocktail hour and dinner featuring prizes, raffles, and auctions. Sponsorship opportunities are available to help support initiatives that benefit the Barrington area community. Click here for details.